Raleigh Twenty

[Rhythm Thief]

Spare cables is a good shout, I know I took some. As I recall, I also loaded up a saddlebag with a Brooks saddle (indispensable, for me!), a pair of SPD pedals, an Allen key set, a spoke key, a chain tool and spare tubes and a pump. I also took a small can of WD-40 to fix the brifters, although this is not relevant to you. Oh, and tyre levers and chain lube. This was enough for most eventualities, but I was caught out by the knackered bottom bracket, which was fixed for me by a local bike shop. The only other thing I couldn't sort was a stuck stem, which meant I was in an arse in the air time trial position for the whole ride.
It's a cool thing to do, and a great way to have a mini adventure and ride some new routes!

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Full story is here, by the way...https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/ebay-shite-bike-delivery-ride.299001/

 

[PedallingNowhereSlowly]

Hopefully I won't be scuppered by a worn out bottom bracket. I'd be fearful of dealing with stuck cotter pins!

A couple of R20 questions.

Looks like I can get a Fibrax SA gear cable (that works with both twist grip and levered shifters) from SJS.
Will standard brake cables fit? Are they standard 5mm diameter? And wha type of cable end do they need for the shifters?

 

[T4tomo]

Even I would think twice about riding 25 miles as my first ride on a bike that has been unused for that length of time.

Is there a reliable public transport service that covers the route?

Hang on.... you suggested I should ride a Holdsworth I bought from the North York Moors to Hertfordshire???
Double bloody standards!